Enjoy a premium, ready-to-display 12" x 8" Saint Nicholas Fortress foam backed print with exceptional colour, sharpness, and durability.
Printed on lustre photographic paper, this multi-award-winning paper features a slight surface sheen and a bright white base, offering an excellent colour range while reducing glare and fingerprints.
Mounted onto black, 3mm Foamex, a lightweight yet rigid and moisture-resistant material, ensuring long-lasting durability. Perfect for displaying on an easel or with the supplied Velcro strips.
Printed edge to edge with no border for a clean, modern presentation.
The Saint Nicholas Fortress stands at the northern tip of Mandraki Harbour's pier in Rhodes. Built between 1464 and 1467 by Grand Master Piero Raimondo Zacosta on the site of an earlier Byzantine church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it guarded the military port and symbolised the island's coastal defence. After the 1480 Ottoman siege and a damaging earthquake in 1481, Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson added a bastion to strengthen the structure. A lighthouse was installed on the tower in the 17th century; the current version was built by the French Ottoman Lighthouse Society in 1863 and is still in operation. Although visitors can't enter the interior, they can enjoy views from the viewing deck and walk the former moat trail framed by the windmills and the harbour's ships.
My photograph takes a close look at St Nicholas Fortress, showing the strong lines of the tower and the old stone walls. The lighthouse is still visible, sitting like a crown above the battlements. I like how the tighter framing brings more focus to the architecture and texture of the stone, while the blue sky keeps it feeling open and uncluttered. A strong, simple print with a timeless feel.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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You can learn more about Mandraki Harbour by visiting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortifications_of_Rhodes.
Enjoy a premium photographic print with three paper options, each designed to suit different lighting conditions and artistic preferences:
Each print is mounted onto black, 3mm Foamex - an ultra-durable, moisture-resistant PVC substrate that remains lightweight yet rigid. Perfect for displaying on an easel or mounting with the included Velcro strips, without the need for framing.
Supplied without a border unless otherwise specified.
Optional lamination is available in satin or gloss to match your selected paper, providing extra protection against moisture and handling. However, lamination is not recommended for Fine Art Matt paper, as it will obscure its authentic texture.
| Available Sizes | A4, 12" x 8", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Paper Finishes | 270gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Lustre 270gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Gloss 308gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag |
| Substrate | 3mm PVC Foamex in black |
| Image Protection | Optional: Satin Matt or High Gloss to match your chosen paper. This is a thin film which is laminated on top of your print to give protection from scratches, fingerprints and UV rays. Lamination is not recommended for Hahnemuhle papers as it will mask the papers authentic texture. |
| Hanging System | Velcro strips are included. This is a popular and simple solution for displaying light weight prints. |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can damage the surface. Cleaning: Lustre: Dust Gently with a Soft Cloth - A clean, dry microfibre cloth can remove dust without scratching the surface. |
| Eco Credentials | Hand-made on demand to prevent wastage. |
Saint Nicholas Fortress greek fortifications foam backed prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 3-4 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
Prices shown are inclusive of delivery to Mainland UK. Shipping to other available areas calculated at checkout.
Please check out the Delivery & Returns and Free Shipping pages for futher information.There are no reviews for this item yet, but here is just a small selection of what other happy Real World Art customers have to say!
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Fantastic artwork, great service, from ordering to delivery
Thrilled to bits with the picture , better than expected
Excellent Print arrived - High Quality - Very professional - Correspondence with Carol was helpful & informative. Would highly recommend Realworldart.
The attention to detail is above expectations. I'm thrilled with what Carol has done, I will be purchasing again. Thank you
Very prompt service, good communication, arrived when promised, lovely item! Would definitely use in the future!
